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w. H. FILLMAN. HEADLIGHT FOR AUTOMOBILES OR THE LIKE.

v APPLICATION FILED MAR. 29. I919. 1,3138AQQ. latentud Oct. 14,1919.

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APPUCATION FILE!) MAR. 29. 19:9. 1,318,440. Patented Oct. 14,1919.

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WILLIAM H. FILLMAN, OF GBACEDALE, PEIl'NSYLVAN'IA.

BEADIJIGHT roiz AUTOMOBILES on THE LIKE.

To'all whom it may concern:

.Be'it known that I. VILLIAM'H. F ILLMAN, a citizenof the -United States, residing at Gracedale, in the county of Luzerne and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Headlights for Automobiles or the like, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings. Y

This invention relates to certain improvements in headlights for automobiles or the like, and it is an object of the invention to provide novel and improved means whereby the headlight may be caused toturn in unison with and in the same general directionas the steering .wheels oi the vehicle so that effective illumination of the roadway will be 'obtained in advance-ofthe vehicle during a turn. I p

. It is also an object of the invention to provide a headlight of this genethlchflracter having novel and improved 'm'ear'is doacting therewith and engaged with a steering rod. for imparting the desired movement to the headlight .when the steering wheels are adjusted to effect a change in the direction of travel of the vehicle.

Another object of the invention is to provide in connection with a headlight of this character novel and improved mea s supported by'an axle of the vehicle an. operatively engaged with ,the headlight and a steering rod to cause the headlight to move in unison with and turn in the same general direction as the movements of the steering wheels of the vehicle to effect a change in the direction of travel.

The invention consists in the details of construction-and in the combination and arrangement of the several" parts of my improved headlight whereby certain important advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use,.

an embodiment of my invention. Y

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed March 29, 1919. SeriaI'No. 285,979.

Patented Oct. 14, 1919.

Fig. 2 is a' fragmentary view in top plan of the structure illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary view in top plan of the structure as herein disclosed with the body of the vehicle removed.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially on the line H of Fig. 3. I

Fig. 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially on the line 55 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary view, partly in section and partly in elevation, illustrating the connection between a lamp-post and the operating member therefor, and

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary view in front elevation of an end portion otthe operating member for a lamp-post.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawings, A denotes the front axle of an automobile or other vehicle and which has engaged with its opposite extremities the steerin wheels W. The arms 1 of the spindles o the wheels W are connected in a well known manner by' the steering rod B denotes the forward end portion of the vehicle body supported by the axle A and extending laterally from the opposite sides ofthe body B are the fenders F overlying the wheels W in a well known manner. Connecting the fenders F is a pair of trans- -versely disposed rigid members or beams 3.

The beams-3 are vertically spaced and provided adjacent their opposite end portions with the bearings 4 to rotatably support the vertically disposed lamp-posts P The upper end portion of each of the posts P has engaged therewith a headlight or lamp 0, any desired type and which is normally disposed straight ahead. Either or both of the cross members or beams 3 may {relive secured thereto a license plate or the Pivotally engaged. as at 5, with the lower end portion of each of the posts P is the forward extremity of an arm 6 having vertical swinging movement or swinging movement longitudinally of the posts P. The rear or free end portion of the arm 6 is preferably rounded and is loosely directed through an eye? arranged at an end of an operating mem'ber M. l

The member. M is disposed longitudinally of the axle A and in advance thereof and is suitably secured adjacent its opposite ends to a rearwardly directed and horizontally disposed bar 8. The bar 8 is of a length to 1 without departing from the principles and extend rearwardly of the axle A and the under surface of said bar intermediate its length is provided with a transversely disposed groove 'or channel 9 into which (at-- tends the upper surface of the axle A. By this means it will be at once noted that each of the bars 8 is capable of sliding movement longitudinally of the axle A.

To further support the member M and maintain the same in applied position, I find it of advantage to provide the axle A substantially midway of its length with a forwardly directed bracket lO'having its outer end portion provided with an eye 11 through which the member M is loosely directed.

The inner end portion of each of the bars 8 is provided with a pair of spaced arms or extensions 12 between. which the rod 2 extends. The arms or extensions 12 are provided with longitudinally, disposed slots 1% through which extend the opposite end portions of the bolt 15 or the like. so that the steering rod 2 is moved to control the dim-- tion of travel of the vehicle, endwi'se move'-' ment will be imparted to the member M to cause each of the headlights or lamps H to turn in unison with and in the same general direction as the steering wheels.

In order to facilitate the movement of each of the arms through the coasting eye of the member M, the inner wall 1'6 of said eye 7 -is'rounded or otherwise ehamfered.

From the foregoing description, it is thought to be obvious that a headlight constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use bv reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated, and it will also be obvious that my invent-ion is susceptible of somechange and modification spirit thereof and -for this reason I do not Wish to be understood as-limiting myself to theprecise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in inafter claimed.

Iclaiin: i I y 1. A dirigible headlight mechanism for automobilescomprising in combination with an axle and a-steering rodpositioned adjacent the axle, a pair of rotatable lamp-posts,- arms pivotallyengaged withsaid lamp-posts for movement in a vertical direction, mempractice except as herebers slidably engaged with the axle and extending forwardly and rearwardly thereof, a member disposed longitudinally of the aide and secured'to the forward ends of the firstnamed members, said second named member bein provided with openings through wine; the loosely directed. and connections between the rear end portions of the first named membcrs and the st ring rod.

2. A dil'lglblo headlight seamen its; automobiles comprising in e'o'i'iibiiia ion with an axle and a steering positioned adjacent the as e, a pair of rotatable lamp-posts, arm's pivotally engaged with said lamp-posts for movement in a vertical direction, members slidably engaged with the axle and extending forwardly and reaiit'ardly theieof, amember disposed ,longitiidinally of the axle and secured the forward ends of the first mined members, said second named member being provided with openings through which the arms of the posts are loosely directed, connections betweci'l the rear end portions of the first named members and the site-nag rod, and an outstanding bracket harried by the axle between the first nai'i' ied members and through which the second named ,men'ibcr is loosely directed.

3. A dirigible headlight mechanism for automobiles comprisiii'g in combination with an axle and a steering rod positioned adjacent "the axle, a pair of rotatable lamp-posts," ar'ms pivotally engaged with said lampposts for movement in a vertical direction,

members slidably engaged with the axle and aiiiis of the posts are axle and secured to the forward ends'of the I first named members, said second named member being provided with openings fthroug'h which-the arms of the posts are loosely directed, the rear end portions of each of the first named members being provided with vertically spaced slotted arms between which the steering rod extends, said steering rod being pro\ '-idcd with projections extending within said slots.

Intestimony whereof I hereunto atlix my signature in the presence of two witnesses. \VILLIAM H. FILLMAN. Witnesses: WV. W. Fos'mr,

U. E, I'IOUSER. 

